by billyzh | Jan 1, 2010 | Holidays
As we say goodbye to 2009 and welcome in 2010, I want to thank you loyal readers, who have been so gracious to visit this blog whether daily, weekly or monthly. Your comments and support have been nothing short of a delight. And I am grateful to call you friends. For...
by billyzh | Dec 25, 2009 | History, Holidays
Well, Merry Christmas, one and all. Wishing you a special day filled with happy memories, peace and rest. For those of you who are into holiday trivia or history, the fun has just begun. If the the words, Partridge in a Pear tree sound familiar, you will appreciate...
by billyzh | Dec 17, 2009 | Family, Holidays, Spirituality
The season of Anticipation is just about to hit a high note. This Sunday, we will finally light that pink candle in the wreathe that we’ve all been looking at and wondering about. So, here it is. The scoop on the Rose Colored Candle. And, in case you...
by billyzh | Dec 14, 2009 | Entertaining, Family, Holidays
“I don’t remember seeing commercials growing up where people gave each other cars for Christmas.” Such were the words I heard as I turned to see the bemused thirty-something commenting on how the holidays might be getting a bit out of hand. I had to admit, she had...
by billyzh | Dec 10, 2009 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
It’s Gaudete Sunday. Wow. $3 prize for whoever got that word right. For those of you new to this blog, welcome. We’ve been taking a look at Advent (the season of anticiption) this month, with a few sidebars along the way. If Advent is a bit new to you,...
by billyzh | Dec 8, 2009 | History, Holidays, Spirituality
Well, kind of. Some of you may remember the days when the land currently known as Turkey was called Asia Minor. That’s what we saw on our maps at least in school and what we were told in geography. But I certainly don’t remember my teachers telling me...
